2020-21 PDC World Darts Championship First Round – Ryan Murray vs Lourence Ilagan Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Ryan Murray vs Lourence Ilagan taking place? Thursday 17th December, 2020 – afternoon session
Where is Ryan Murray vs Lourence Ilagan taking place? Alexandra Palace, London
Where can I get tickets for Ryan Murray vs Lourence Ilagan? Visit this link for the most up-to-date information regarding tickets at the PDC World Darts Championship
What channel is Ryan Murray vs Lourence Ilagan on? Sky Sports Darts
Where can I stream Ryan Murray vs Lourence Ilagan? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number one Michael van Gerwen awaits the winner of this first round encounter between Lourence Ilagan and Ryan Murray. It does seem very likely that the winner of this game will see their tournament come to an end against MVG, but the fact that neither of these two players have won a World Championship match previously means that just reaching round two would be a big achievement for either of them. Ilagen has the edge in terms of experience as he is competing at Alexandra Palace for the fifth time, but he has yet to win a game on the Ally Pally stage and this could well play on his mind. Murray is delighted to have qualified for this tournament for the first time and he will be hoping to make a good impression on his debut. The Scottish player won his PDC tour card for the first time in January and he has shown some improvement during his first season on the main circuit. A genuine case could be made for either player to win the game. if you are placing a bet you might want to consider over 4.5 sets, as this contest could last the distance.
